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Nick Ashooh: Gonzaga (+230, BetMGM)
The No. 1 overall seed has had some shaky moments so far, but they’re still massively talented and have the experience falling just short last year. They’ve got multiple future NBA players, including the potential No. 1 overall pick in Chet Holmgren, who somehow finds ways to dominate while looking like Stretch Armstrong before he started lifting weights. They’re one of the best scoring and rebounding teams in the nation led by Drew Timme and his back-to-back double-doubles. If you took away the jersey and just gave the resume, there would be more confidence in the Zags, instead of the rightfully earned reputation that they can’t win it all despite their regular season success.
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Brad Pinkerton: Arizona (+500, BetMGM)
Three of my original Final Four picks are still alive (thanks for nothing, Kentucky), including Arizona, who I still like to win it all. The Wildcats showed tremendous fight against TCU, and Bennedict Mathurin is playing like he's out to prove he's the best player in the country. Arizona is the most complete team in the tournament and capable of taking out any top seeds that might stand in their path to the title.
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Dan Karpuc: Purdue (+900, BetMGM)
I chose Purdue to cut down the nets before the tournament tipped off and I’m sticking with them. I love their path to the Final Four, too. They’ll take on Cinderella #15 seed Saint Peter’s next and then the winner of #4 UCLA and #8 North Carolina. Jaden Ivey is one of the best players in the country while Zach Edey will be a huge issue for Purdue’s opponents in the paint and around the rim. 6’10 senior Trevion Williams off the bench has been a huge presence for the Boilermakers all season and in the tournament so far and this team has been recognized as a consistent top team all year long.
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Lucy Burdge: Providence (+5000, BetMGM)
I am all in on Providence to win the NCAA championship this year. The Friars have been an exciting team this season and they’ve been impressive throughout this tournament so far. Ed Cooley is a tough guy to root against and this team went 25-5 this year, with a 14-3 conference record. Providence beat teams like UConn, Butler and Creighton, and I have a lot of confidence in them up against Kansas in the Sweet 16, so there’s no way I’m not completely on board with the luck of the Friars.
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